The Casual Vacancy tells the story of a small, seemingly idyllic English village that is brimming with war — war between the rich and poor, war between teenagers and their parents, war between husbands and wives and war between teachers and students.

Rowling is working on the project with the BBC, which announced plans to adapt The Casual Vacancy for the small screen in December 2012 three months after the novel was released. Rowling's producing partner and literary agent Neil Blair will executive-produce the miniseries alongside the author, Paul Trijbits and Rick Senat. EastEnders alum Sarah Phelps will pen the miniseries, Ruth Kenley-Letts will produce and Jonny Campbell will direct.